9 Potty-Training Tips to Keep Their Butts on the Toilet and Your Sanity Intact

The first step in getting your child used to the idea of going on the toilet is to talk about it . . . a lot. Read them books about potty-training, let them watch you use the toilet for reference, and talk about older children they know who use the potty. Start planting the seeds, so they can wrap their heads around giving up the diapers before it actually happens.